About this Event
St Paddy's Day Chicago River Kayak Tour w/ Food and Drink
Description
1.5hr Paddle through the freshly dyed emerald-green Chicago River as crowds line the bridges and riverbanks for this iconic tradition.
Get a front-row seat to the festivities in a single or double kayak.
After the paddle, keep the celebration going—your ticket includes acess to the Party at Tacorio next door! Options Include 2 drink tickets and 1 food ticket per person!
Don’t miss out on the fun—come celebrate the luck of the Irish with us! 🍀🎉
Space is limited—sign up now and be part of the adventure!
*On Saturday March 15th, the Chicago Riverwalk is not accessible without a ticket. We will only allow access through the Lakeshore East Entry. See directions below.
Ticket Options:
• Single Kayak w/ 2 Drink Tickets and 1 Food Tickets - $100
• Single Kayak No Food No Drink - $75
• Tandem Kayak w/ 4 Drink Tickets and 2 Food Tickets - $175
• Tandem Kayak No Food No Drink - $150
With Food and Drink Price Includes:
• Riverwalk entry
• 1.5 hr paddle on the Chicago River
• Paddle, PFD, Kayak, Guide
• Entry to TacoRio Next Door
• 2 drink tickets: Beer, Seltzer, NA Bev
• 1 food ticket: Hot/ Fresh & Tasty Guaranteed
• Live Music
NO Food and Drink Price Includes:
• Riverwalk entry
• 1.5 hr paddle on the Chicago River
• Paddle, PFD, Kayak, Guide
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The riverwalk is not accessible without a ticket
- This is a private ticketed event
- All sales are final
- Event goes on rain or shine
- This is an OUTDOOR EVENT
- Valid ID required. 21+ wristbands distributed only to attendees with valid ID
- Only small purses allowed. All bags are subjects to search. NO backpacks permitted
- No outside food or beverages permitted
- Last Call at Tacorio 2pm
ENTRANCE TO EVENT
ST. PADDY’S DAY DIRECTIONS
Enter through the Lakeshore East Community via Upper Randolph.
For navigation, a helpful landmark to use in GPS is:
The Drunken Bean Coffee Shop
400 E. South Water St., Chicago, IL 60601
After reaching The Drunken Bean, turn right (north) at the stop sign. Follow the pedestrian walkway through Lower Wacker, which will lead you directly to our entrance on the Riverwalk.
Chicago Riverwalk
435 E. Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60601
- Arrival time: 9:30 pm Check In on the Riverwalk. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time to check-in and store anything you don't want to take on the water in one of our lockers. If you are late to a scheduled Tour, we can get you caught up as long as the group is still on-land. Once the group is on the water, we can no longer get you caught up, and you will need to reschedule.
- Launch site: This tour starts and finishes at our Riverwalk location, just a few hundred yards from where you'll watch the river dying.
- How to dress: Cold Weather Clothing. No Jeans or Cotton. Synthetic materials. Assume you will get wet, and dress accordingly. Also, Gloves and Hat are a good idea.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Urban Kayaks on the Chicago River, Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, United States
USD 81.88 to USD 188.58